“We are trying to focus on the inner beauty and not draw attention to something that doesn’t need attention drawn to it,” O’Malley told WJBK. “It was really intended as a deterrent and a lighthearted one at that.”

Both Erin and her mother believe the dress is modest. But when the modesty poncho made its appearance in the school’s front lobby early last week, Erin said, she became worried about the neckline. She’s now on the hunt for a new dress, with the May 12 prom just days away.

“It’s a very stressful time,” she said.

The ponchos have been rightly ridiculed and criticized on social media.

Twitter user @JennyLessnau wrote:

“I really have a problem with the fact that if you happen to have big boobs at DC, and wear a dress that is even a little low, that will warrant a ‘modesty poncho’ EVERY time. they basically body shame girls if they’re bigger than a B cup.”